Location: Lexington Park, MD US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Clearance Type: Ability to obtain TS, Active TS Preferred Work Schedule: Full Time, Exempt Reports to: Government Services Lead Positions Supervised: None Travel: Up to 15% of the time DESCRIPTION: ABSI Aerospace & Defense is an innovative small business headquartered in the St Mary’s County Innovation District located in Southern Maryland. At its core, ABSI is a technical solutions company committed to rapidly delivering emerging technologies and providing expert advice and support that create asymmetric advantages for our customers. This is only made possible by employing and retaining world-class subject matter experts and personnel equally committed to our mission. To support our workforce, ABSI offers highly competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, excellent benefits, instant 401K vesting and a full cafeteria plan that employees can tailor to their individual needs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : The Senior Program Analyst: + Applies analytic techniques in the evaluation of program/project objectives. + Analyzes requirements, status, budget and schedules. + Performs management, technical, and business case analyses. + Collects, completes, organizes and interprets data relating to aircraft/weapon/project acquisition and product programs. + Tracks program/project status and schedules. + Assists program leadership in formulating and delivering strategic messaging and required reports. + May develop and submit briefing materials on behalf of the Program Office. + Assists the project IPT lead with industry partners in communicating a message consistent with Program Office strategic goals and intent. + Performs other duties as assigned REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: + Master's degree from an accredited institution with over 10 years of combined experience performing duties described in the functional description, with at least 5 of those years successfully managing technology development Electronic Warfare (EW) programs. + ALLOWABLE SUBSTITUTIONS: + A Bachelor's degree with an additional 2 years of relevant experience may substitute for a Master's degree. + An Associate's degree with an additional 4 years of relevant experience may substitute for a Master's degree. + An additional 6 years of relevant experience with no degree may substitute for a Master's degree. + Demonstrated experience working within DoD 5000.01 framework + Proven skill in managing competing priorities, deadlines and projects, and service as a qualified professional in technical writing and strategic messaging + + Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint, and web-based collaborative resources such as SharePoint and Microsoft Teams + Good briefing/presentation skills, including experience communicating and presenting to senior leadership or officials DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: + At least 10 years of experience in NAVAIR program management, technical, and business analysis discipline, related to acquisition and life cycle management; and a minimum of 6 years out of 10 years of recent work experience related to analysis and planning. + Demonstrated experience in program/project status, earned value management, schedules, strategic communications and technical writing + DAWIA Certification in Program Management or Systems Engineering and/or PMP, or other similar certification ABSI Aerospace & Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind: ABSI is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ABSI are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. ABSI will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Department Government Services Employment Type Full-Time Minimum Experience Experienced Compensation $140,000 - $175,000 per year commensurate with experience